Tried and True: The Rural School Curriculum in the Age of Accountability.

Howley, Aimee

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ERIC Number: EJ677703

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Publication Date: 2003

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Tried and True: The Rural School Curriculum in the Age of Accountability.

Howley, Aimee

Educational Forum, v68 n1 p14-23 Fall 2003

Explores the origins of rural school curriculum and the benefits and constraints of traditional curriculum. Presents progressive alternatives such as place-based pedagogy. Discusses the challenges of responding to accountability mandates while being responsive to student and community needs. (Contains 63 references.) (SK)

Descriptors: Curriculum, Elementary Secondary Education, Progressive Education, Rural Education, Traditional Schools

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers

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Language: English

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